From phenomenon of the Neapolitan urban scene to absolute protagonist of contemporary Italian pop.
In recent years Geolier has transformed constant growth into a statement capable of overcoming the boundaries of rap, conquering charts, streaming and large stages without giving up its linguistic and cultural identity.
2026 marks a new step in this trajectory with the stadium tour, also arriving at San Siro (read the review of his show) symbol of a now national and intergenerational dimension. A milestone that tells not only the success of an artist, but also the evolution of a musical language that has reached the center of the Italian recording industry from the periphery.
We met him to talk about the moment he is experiencing, the relationship with the public, the responsibilities that accompany ever-widening popularity and the vision that continues to guide his artistic path.
THE INTERVIEW
The show is built around four sigils: Promise, Blood, Ransom and Glory. You grouped your songs together to tell a story. How did this idea come about? And was there a moment when you risked giving up?
Actually the answer to the second question is simple: I helped myself. In the end, only we know how much we care about our dream and what we believe in. The only person who really supported me in the most difficult moments was me.
Then I always had my family, my friends, my brothers and my city next to me. But I kept many things inside me. I carried the difficulties on myself without making others understand them.
The idea of the seals was also born to test myself and build a real story within the concert. I wanted there to be a beginning and an end. Each seal represents a phase of my journey and collects songs that belong to that moment. It's a way to talk about all the music I've made in this, for now, small career of mine.
In recent months, artists are often asked to take a position on conflicts and wars. What are your thoughts?
I think that war never serves any purpose. I have never exposed myself to a single faction because for me the point is another: seeing people suffer is wrong, always.
The fact that children and families are suffering should already be enough to understand that something is wrong. Imagine a child growing up in the midst of war. Maybe the conflict ends after two or three years, but he will carry those traumas with him for the rest of his life.
There is a lot of talk about the Naples date and the possibility of an international guest.
We see. The invitation was made, but these are very large and complicated dynamics. As far as the stadium is concerned, however, everything is more difficult to organize.
Will the show we saw at San Siro be the same on all tour dates?
Yes, that will be the structure. The guests and perhaps some songs in the setlist will change depending on the occasion, but the concept will remain the same.
The crazy thing is that for me the tour already seems over. It's a mental sensation that I always have: when I get to this point in the work I already start to look beyond.
The ladder was very difficult to build. In a stadium you have to respect very different times and dynamics compared to other live shows.
What does arriving at San Siro mean to you?
It means a lot. For me it is proof that this division between North and South never really existed. When music reaches people, it reaches everywhere. San Siro represents exactly this. It's a huge achievement, not just for me, but for everything I represent.
You have often been credited with having broken down many prejudices, especially outside Naples. Today, as you are about to take the stage at San Siro, do you feel you have completed this journey?
Yes, but I also think that perhaps this prejudice never really existed or in any case never had the weight that we attributed to it. Tonight I will sing practically the entire concert in Neapolitan in front of almost 50 thousand people. If that prejudice had really been that strong, we wouldn't be here.
Innovation always creates distance. New things are scary. Even my father, when I started rapping, said to me: “What are you doing?”. It's normal. But then the generations meet.
They asked me what it means for me to make a song with Pino Daniele. I think Pino is an artistic father. I am an artistic son of that tradition and my fans are the children of those who listened to him. A natural generational bond is created.
In the end I believe that Italy is much more open and united than we imagine. Just look at who is here this evening in Milan: people arriving from Calabria, Sicily, Campania. Many prejudices simply do not exist.
Tell us about the flight over San Siro. And for the Rome date have you thought of a tribute to the city?
Flying is one of the most challenging things on the show. During that moment I sing “64 Bars”, which is a totally rap piece, full of joints and without playback. It's a good challenge.
For Rome I would like to involve some Roman artists, but I would never feel like singing a Roman song alone. It would be a form of appropriation that doesn't belong to me. Rome must be told by those who live it. I can enhance it, but not replace those who truly represent its culture.
You just wrapped up an amazing two years. What's next after this stadium tour?
There are still many dreams. I'd like to do a residency in Naples, a bit like Bad Bunny did in Puerto Rico. I would love to play Madison Square Garden. There are so many things I want to accomplish.
Every time I reach a goal another one immediately arises. It's why I keep moving forward.
“Un Ricco e un Povero” is one of the most particular songs of “Everything is possible”. Someone saw a link with Totò's “'A level” in it. Is this a correct reading?
Yes and no. “'A level” is part of Neapolitan culture. More than a poem, it is a philosophy of life that we all know.
When I wrote “A Rich Man and a Poor Man” I wanted to tell a story and the two characters were the most natural way to do it. It wasn't born as a direct homage to Totò, but that sensitivity is certainly part of me.
It's one of the pieces I'm most proud of. In fact, it's probably one of the best songs I've ever written. When I listen to it I really think it's a special song.
And the thing that surprised me the most is to see how much the public has made it their own. Love songs or more immediate singles often work on a record. I didn't expect a song like this to receive such a strong response.
Who were your artistic models?
Pino Daniele definitely. The song I am most attached to is ” Quando “, because I listened to it every morning on the way to work with my brother.
Then there is Gigi D'Alessio. Musically we are very different, but he influenced me a lot. And then 50 Cent. I got into music thanks to him.
As a kid I looked at these artists and wondered how they managed to handle all that success. Then, in my own small way, I found myself experiencing similar situations and I understood how complex it is to maintain balance.
How do you feel today compared to when you were eighteen?
More mature. More aware. More prepared to handle everything that happens around.
But the approach has remained the same. I still enjoy it every day when I wake up. I thank God for everything I am experiencing.
Today I'm here with you, there's San Siro waiting for me outside, there's my father, my brothers, my family. A few years ago I would never have imagined something like this. I can only be grateful.
Lots of kids follow you and identify with you. What message would you like to convey to them?
To be happy.
I see so many kids doing things not because they really want to, but because everyone else is doing them. They want to show that they are happy instead of actually being happy.
I'm sorry about this because I'm twenty-six years old, I'm not far from them. Life simply taught me some things before.
If I could spend time with them, I wouldn't talk about success or career. I would try to explain everything that confuses us today and makes us lose sight of what really matters.
Do you ever stop to think about everything you've achieved?
No. I'm always in the grind.
I no longer have to worry about my family's future, thank God. But I never started this journey for that.
When I stop to think about what I have achieved I almost feel empty in my stomach. This is why I prefer to look ahead.
Giorgia once told me something beautiful. After all the chaos, the concerts, the lights, the festivals, only the person you really are remains. The rest passes.
Today there is all this. Maybe it will end tomorrow. And then I will have time to enjoy the important things, build a family and live more peacefully. Now, however, I continue to look forward.
LIVE
The concert from the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in Naples on June 28 will be broadcast live globally on Amazon Music.
For the first time, a concert from an Italian stadium will be broadcast in its entirety globally, opening up to spectators from all over the world, bringing the most significant moment of Geolier's live career beyond national borders.
To further enrich this occasion, Amazon Music and Geolier present “Fotografia – Iceland Sessions (Amazon Music Original)”, an unreleased and exclusive version of one of the most beloved songs from the album Tutto è Possibile (certified double platinum). Available exclusively on Amazon Music from June 10th, this special reinterpretation reveals a more intimate and personal dimension of the song, offering fans unique content while waiting for the big evening in Naples.
His performance at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium – which will see him for the second time as the protagonist of 3 consecutive sold out concerts – is much more than a concert: it is a cultural milestone that celebrates the profound bond between the artist, his city and his audience.
THE DATES
19 JUNE 2026 – ROME – OLYMPIC STADIUM
23 JUNE 2026 – MESSINA – FRANCO SCOGLIO STADIUM
26 JUNE 2026 – NAPLES – DIEGO ARMANDO MARADONA STADIUM – SOLD OUT
27 JUNE 2026 – NAPLES – DIEGO ARMANDO MARADONA STADIUM – SOLD OUT
28 JUNE 2026 – NAPLES – DIEGO ARMANDO MARADONA STADIUM – SOLD OUT
“SUMMER FESTIVAL TOUR 2026”
02 JULY 2026 – FLORENCE – FLORENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL
04 JULY 2026 – BARI – OVERSOUND MUSIC FESTIVAL – ARENA DEL LEVANTE
11 JULY 2026 – RICCIONE (RN) RICCIONE MUSIC CITY
23 AUGUST 2026 – SANTA MARIA DEL CEDRO (CS) ARENA DEI CEDRI
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